From School Library Journal
Gr 4-8-Combining multiple genres and themes-professional wrestling and espionage adventure chief among them-this is an entertaining romp featuring dazzling, larger-than-life characters, told through the point of view of a kid who gets an opportunity to experience the action firsthand. Though she may be young, Katie Jones is a world-renowned vlogger who covers pro wrestling, and she is granted an exclusive interview with Bruno Bravado, an obvious ersatz Hulk Hogan and the most famous wrestler in the world. The president of the United States, a former pro wrestling promoter, decides to extend Katie's invitation to interview the full team that is the Agents of S.L.A.M.: professional wrestlers who use their in-ring abilities to fight against the World Domination Society. It's not long before Katie is off on a mission with the Agents of S.L.A.M. to protect a mystical championship belt, and what follows is a wild ride complete with monsters, aliens, magic, and a secret moon base. Katie is Black, while other characters represent a fairly diverse spectrum of ethnicities, genders, and even age groups. VERDICT Any kid who has fantasized about being part of the action in a superhero or action film will enjoy seeing this tale play out. It's a quick and exciting read with colorful artwork, cartoonish character design akin to contemporary animation, and a great hook for a sequel.-M. Brandon Robbinsα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Review
"Raucous fun for middle-grade readers who are starting to grow out of Dog Man." ― Booklist
“I’ve known for years that Dave Scheidt and Scoot McMahon were talented comic creators, and now, they’re poised to win gold with Agents of S.L.A.M.! Tagging in Heidi Black’s vibrant colors to the team, they’ve made an amazing combination of superheroes, professional wrestling, and all-ages action!! Championship material through and through!!” -- “Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels, professional wrestler (AEW)
“Agents of S.L.A.M. takes the simple and awesome concept of professional wrestling and a young fan and turns it up to one hundred. It’s got everything you’d want from a graphic novel: superhero pro wrestlers, a world in jeopardy, heel turns, gruesome grannies, friendship, families, and treacherous villains." -- Rebecca Quinn aka Becky Lynch, Professional Wrestler
About the Author
Dave Scheidt is a writer from Chicago, Illinois. When he’s not making comic books, he enjoys eating pizza. He’s the writer and co-creator of Wrapped Up with Scoot McMahon, and Mayor Good Boy with Miranda Harmon.
Scoot McMahon is a versatile cartoonist based out of Rossford, Ohio. His catalogue of comics includes Wrapped Up (ONI/Lion Forge), Tales from the Con (IMAGE), Aw Yeah Comics (Dark Horse), Sami the Samurai Squirrel, and Spot on Adventure (Action Lab). Scoot is currently working on books for Source Point Press and DC Comics. When Scoot isn't cartooning, he enjoys dropping flying elbows from the top rope!
Heidi Black makes art magic in their Cincinnati apartment. Their other works include a piece in the Eisner-winning anthology Puerto Rico Strong and the graphic novel series Sons of Fire, both written by Adam L. Garcia. Heidi also spends a good deal of time playing video games, and even more time keeping their cat off of their art (usually unsuccessfully).
